Gulf Shores Police Statistics For Spring Break

News Staff • March 18, 2024

Police Department Spring Break Statistics

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The Alabama beaches are known for their "family friendly" atmosphere during spring break. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enforce a "no alcohol on the beach" rule during the season. The local Police Departments enforce these and other rules to make sure the area does now get the reputations like Panama City, Miami and Fort Lauderdale have obtained.


This is the first week of the Spring Break season and the Gulf Shores Police Department has shared it's arrest and violation information on social media:


During the first week, there have been:

47 arrests for Underage Possession of Alcohol.

7 arrests for Driving Under the Influence.

2 arrests for Obstruction of Justice.

2 arrests for Narcotics Violations.

1 arrest for Resisting Arrest.


We invite everyone to enjoy our beautiful beaches but please be respectful and follow the local laws and regulations.

The ban on alcohol on the beach is in effect.


There is a zero-tolerance policy for Underage Possession of Alcohol.



The Gulf Shores Police released the latest results

During the 2nd week of Spring Break:

20 arrests for Underage Possession of Alcohol.

8 arrests for Public Intoxication.

2 arrests for Obstruction of Justice.

1 arrest for Resisting Arrest.

26 arrests for Narcotics Violations.

5 arrests for Driving Under the Influence.

6 arrests for Theft including shoplifting.


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